Massachusetts Financial Services Portfolio holdings
Massachusetts Financial Services (MFS), founded in 1924 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, is a pioneering investment management firm credited with launching the first U.S. mutual fund, the Massachusetts Investors Trust. Managing hundreds of billions in assets, MFS offers a wide range of actively managed investment products, including equity, fixed-income, and balanced funds, serving institutional investors, financial advisors, and individuals globally. Known for its disciplined, research-driven approach, the firm emphasizes long-term value creation through fundamental analysis and a collaborative team structure, avoiding short-term market trends. With a legacy of innovation and a strong global presence, MFS remains a respected name in the asset management industry, balancing tradition with a focus on sustainable, client-centric investing.
Top Buys
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Charter Communications
CHTR
|
+$525M |
| 2 |
Cognizant
CTSH
|
+$487M |
| 3 |
Aon
AON
|
+$410M |
| 4 |
Moody's
MCO
|
+$269M |
| 5 |
J.M. Smucker
SJM
|
+$240M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
TWC
TIME WARNER CABLE INC NEW COM STK
TWC
|
+$968M |
| 2 |
Colgate-Palmolive
CL
|
+$418M |
| 3 |
PX
Praxair Inc
PX
|
+$326M |
| 4 |
Accenture
ACN
|
+$303M |
| 5 |
Wells Fargo
WFC
|
+$220M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare | 17.9% |
| 2 | Financials | 17.24% |
| 3 | Technology | 13.92% |
| 4 | Industrials | 13.58% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 8.66% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
201
Public Storage
PSA
$60.5B
| $159M | 0.08% |
622,607
+39,433
| +7% | +$10.1M |
|
202
Ametek
AME
$55.7B
| $156M | 0.08% |
3,370,103
+538,119
| +19% | +$25.9M |
|
203
Blackstone
BX
$106B
| $155M | 0.08% |
6,324,694
+2,451,565
| +63% | +$65.2M |
|
204
Verisk Analytics
VRSK
$27.1B
| $155M | 0.08% |
1,908,679
+18,851
| +1% | +$1.48M |
|
|
VIAB
205
DELISTED
Viacom Inc. Class B
VIAB
| $153M | 0.08% |
3,681,453
-1,870,903
| -34% | -$77.4M |
|
206
TC Energy
TRP
$71.2B
| $146M | 0.07% |
3,232,676
+230,039
| +8% | +$9.49M |
|
|
EMC
207
DELISTED
EMC CORPORATION
EMC
| $146M | 0.07% |
5,357,840
-7,431,218
| -58% | -$201M |
|
208
Tractor Supply
TSCO
$16.7B
| $143M | 0.07% |
7,862,395
+309,535
| +4% | +$5.75M |
|
209
Revvity
RVTY
$12.1B
| $143M | 0.07% |
2,731,357
+75,887
| +3% | +$3.99M |
|
210
Allison Transmission
ALSN
$10.1B
| $143M | 0.07% |
5,060,054
+37,986
| +0.8% | +$1.05M |
|
211
Baidu
BIDU
$35.8B
| $142M | 0.07% |
858,673
+69,373
| +9% | +$12.2M |
|
212
Scotiabank
BNS
$106B
| $141M | 0.07% |
2,885,971
-60,890
| -2% | -$2.99M |
|
213
NRG Energy
NRG
$28.8B
| $136M | 0.07% |
9,104,104
-1,415,300
| -13% | -$21M |
|
214
Steris
STE
$21.3B
| $135M | 0.07% |
1,963,285
+128,956
| +7% | +$9.03M |
|
|
ETP
215
DELISTED
Energy Transfer Partners L.p.
ETP
| $134M | 0.07% |
3,517,064
+49,000
| +1% | +$1.75M |
|
216
Ameren
AEE
$31B
| $132M | 0.07% |
2,457,184
+184,680
| +8% | +$9.08M |
|
217
Simon Property Group
SPG
$75.1B
| $131M | 0.07% |
606,026
+27,738
| +5% | +$5.66M |
|
218
HDFC Bank
HDB
$119B
| $129M | 0.07% |
7,805,612
-6,176,352
| -44% | -$98.4M |
|
219
Tanger
SKT
$4.8B
| $128M | 0.06% |
3,196,074
+1,552,161
| +94% | +$56.5M |
|
220
Bright Horizons
BFAM
$4.1B
| $128M | 0.06% |
1,931,515
+12,298
| +0.6% | +$800K |
|
221
Canadian Natural Resources
CNQ
$93.4B
| $127M | 0.06% |
8,434,889
+73,617
| +0.9% | +$1.04M |
|
222
Intel
INTC
$462B
| $127M | 0.06% |
3,868,516
+554,595
| +17% | +$17.4M |
|
223
Public Service Enterprise Group
PEG
$39.5B
| $127M | 0.06% |
2,717,897
-518,140
| -16% | -$23.5M |
|
|
FTRPR
224
DELISTED
Frontier Communications Corporation 11.125% Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock
FTRPR
| $126M | 0.06% |
1,325,947
+59,283
| +5% | +$5.87M |
|
225
Delta Air Lines
DAL
$57B
| $126M | 0.06% |
3,449,933
+1,187,230
| +52% | +$50.5M |
|
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Massachusetts Financial Services's Q2 2016 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2016, Massachusetts Financial Services held 912 positions worth $199B, up 3.1% from $192B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 19% of the portfolio.
Massachusetts Financial Services's Q2 2016 filing shows 74 new, 381 increased, 377 reduced and 65 closed positions. Its largest new stake was S&P Global: 1,096,430 shares worth $118M. The largest sale was TIME WARNER CABLE INC NEW COM STK, an estimated $968M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Healthcare at 18% of assets, up from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Technology.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's largest Q2 2016 buy was S&P Global: 1,096,430 shares worth $118M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services added most to Charter Communications in Q2 2016, an estimated $525M increase.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's biggest Q2 2016 reduction was Colgate-Palmolive, cutting an estimated $418M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services fully exited TIME WARNER CABLE INC NEW COM STK in Q2 2016, selling an estimated $968M.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's ten largest holdings make up 19% of its $199B portfolio in Q2 2016.
- Massachusetts Financial Services opened 74 new positions and closed 65 in Q2 2016.
- Massachusetts Financial Services's portfolio value rose 3.1% quarter-over-quarter to $199B.
Based on Massachusetts Financial Services's 13F filing for Q2 2016, filed 12 Aug 2016.